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I’m DC RAINMAKER…
I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. So in efforts to combat the amount of emails I need to sort through on a daily basis, I’ve complied this “My Photography Gear” post for your curious minds (including drones & action cams!)! It’s a nice break from the day-to-day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
Many readers stumble into my website in search of information on the latest and greatest sports tech products. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker 2023 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s Gear Guide too.
In, hope this works!!!
pick me pick me!
I have an Iphone ;-)
Last time
let’s give a shot! :)
Looks like fun
Pick me.
Yep, I’ll take it!!
Brilliant!
No iPhone but I want it
Thanks for the giveaway! Love the site.
So many goodies.
I’ve been saving up for most of this package anyway… Maybe I’ll win and can spend that money on other fun toys.
Viiiiva makes it all worth it!
This would be an awesome prize please pick me!!
Yes!
I have an iPhone.
Sweeeeeeeeeet!
Husband and wife both registering! :)
I would love this one!
As the lorax said “let it rain”
Last chance. Here we go!
Oooooooh! Pick me!
Would love this package!
Wahoo
I will enjoy this
I have an iPhone. I hope I win the Bluetooth and Ant package.
Would love to win!
So awesome!!!
thank you for an amazing giveaway day. you should do more of them :)
hopefully I win something today
Thanks!
Oh absolutely!
This would be awesome for my new to tri buddy
Good!
Save the best for last…
Yes please
What a day of giveaways! I would love to win this last one!
Wahoo! Yippee!
Here’s hoping!
Me me me!
Great pack for iPhone users!
I made the last giveaway. Thanks.
So many goodies thanks
Thanks for doing the contest and for all the great info on the site.
Last one here we go
I like this very much! Hoping I win!
Awesome giveaway! I have an iPhone and it would be great to consolidate all of these things into one package. Cool!
Gimme goodies! 12km cycle and 10km jog today. Get it.
Yummy
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssss!!!!!!!!!
Win!!!
ahh
I want it!
Cool deal!
caught the last one of the day….here goes (1 in 2000? leehhgoo)
Hand it Over
Gotta be in it to win it. Really enjoyed the format of the giveaways, thanks Ray!
Thanks Ray, hope to win!
iPackage !
Fingers crossed!
Let’s do it
As TLC so gracefully said, whatta man, whatta man, whatta mighty good man.
If its free its for me!
Is this the last one?
BT4 for the win.
Nice finish
Last chance! Thank you for running this giveaway, and all your reviews!
I’d like to win.
lucky last chance!
This looks like a great package. Thanks so much for all your time and effort!!
Let me snag this last one.
oh no.. i win…
Very nice review.
Great. Regards
Sweet.
Last one fingers crossed
I love iProducts :) You’ve had a busy day!
Pick me please Ray!
So many prizes! It’s like Christmas!
This is cool stuff
My wife could use all these things for her I devices.
Thanks for doing this Ray.
4iiii is cool thing!
sweet! Love me some iGadgets. Would love to be able to try the Wahoo.
I want that!
Another giveaway!
Yeah!
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Love it!
One last time
Nice! (again!) :-)
Nice!!
These would be fun to play with. Pick me!
Yes please!
yes!
Please please please!
I like Wahoo!
Count me in! thank you for having these.
Please
Sweet